Bartenders mix, pour and serve drinks for patrons of bars, taverns, inns, restaurants, and similar establishments.  Bartenders also frequently carry on friendly conversations with customers as they sip their drinks. Bartenders trained in mixology learn how to create numerous commonly requested mixed drinks.  Bartenders should also learn how to deal with people; especially people under the influence of alcohol.  A Bartender must have grit, in order to be able to hold his/her... more

A bartender interacts with the customers in a unique way, leading to the popular view that bartenders can act as a type of therapist. Responsible bartenders pay attention to the patrons' level of intoxication, cutting off alcohol when it becomes apparent that the patron has had enough, and sometimes taking the responsibility to call a... more